ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger covers a range of topics including ARK’s recent challenges, gold ETF inflows, bitcoin ETFs, and the impact of proposed GICS sector changes.  Dimensional’s Dave Plecha discusses the firm’s unique approach to fixed income and highlights their recently launched suite of bond ETFs.  Advisor Circle’s Matt Middleton and Ritholtz’s Josh Brown offer a sneak preview of the upcoming Future Proof festival.

Vanguard’s Rich Powers discusses their record-breaking 2021, ETF fee competition, concerns over the rise of indexing, and the looming expiration of their unique, patented share class structure.  ETF Trends’ Tom Hendrickson shares polling results from their recent investor symposium held alongside Investopedia.  Kelly Hunt PLLC’s Aisha Hunt offers a behind-the-scenes look at the legal and regulatory side of ETFs, including bitcoin ETFs and mutual fund to ETF conversions.

Jim Ross, who was instrumental in the launch of the first U.S.-listed ETF, discusses the industry’s past, present, and future.  ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon offers perspective on the recent challenges facing ARK Invest and Cathie Wood.  Diamond Standard’s Cormac Kinney explains his efforts to bring a physically-backed diamond ETF to market.

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig and Host Nate Geraci debate 2022 ETF predictions.  WisdomTree’s Jeremy Schwartz explains the firm’s push into the digital asset space.  Wilshire’s Wade Guenther spotlights the wShares Enhanced Gold Trust (WGLD) and discusses past efforts to bring a Bitcoin & Treasury ETF to market.

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger highlights several new ETFs expected this year, along with broader trends in product launches.  Cambria’s Meb Faber discusses global stock valuations and the case for investing internationally.  Bloomberg’s James Seyffart previews the year in ETFs, including an in-depth look at the prospects for a spot bitcoin ETF.